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Taking Potassium Gluconate To Supplement Low Sodium Diet. Dosage?
Question: HI, I AM TAKING POTASSIUM/GLUCONATE 550MG DAILY, TO SUPPLEMENT MY DIET, I WAS PUT ON A LOW SODIUM DIET, BUT DO NOT WANT TO TAKE 'BLOOD PRESSURE MED., IS 550MG DAILY TO HIGH A DOSE/?p
Brief Answer:
No, this is not too high.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
The dose of Potassium Gluconate you are taking is not too high. However, if you are eating a healthy balanced diet, you do not need to take any potassium supplements you will get enough potassium from your diet.
I hope this has reassured you but if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
No, this is not too high.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
The dose of Potassium Gluconate you are taking is not too high. However, if you are eating a healthy balanced diet, you do not need to take any potassium supplements you will get enough potassium from your diet.
I hope this has reassured you but if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Dr. Kerry Pottinger
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